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Chaetomium elatum compared with Chaetomium globosum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Sordariales (Sordariales)	Sordariales (Sordariales)
Family same	Chaetomiaceae	Chaetomiaceae
Genus same	Chaetomium	Chaetomium
Species	Chaetomium elatum	Chaetomium globosum

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Chaetomium.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, and Norway.

Chaetomium elatum is a widespread ascomycete fungus recognized by its dark, hairy perithecia with curved appendages and olive-brown ascospores. It inhabits cellulose-rich substrates including paper, plant debris, and compost in diverse environments worldwide. This saprotrophic fungus actively decomposes cellulose and lignocellulosic materials.

The Chaetomium globosum (Chaetomium globosum) is a species in the genus Chaetomium. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway